Gustav Mahler Conducting Competition
The Gustav Mahler Conducting Competition is a music competition for young conductors in Bamberg, Germany.[1]
History
The competition was founded by the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra, with the idea of helping young conductors during the start of their conducting careers. The first prize includes a cash prize and engagements with several orchestras.[2]
Winners
| Year | 1st prize | 2nd prize | 3rd prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 |  Gustavo Dudamel | ||
| 2007 | Not awarded |  Shi-yeon Sung | |
| 2010 |  Ainars Rubikis |  Aziz Shokhakhimov |  Yordan Kamdzhalov |
| 2013 |  Lahav Shani |  David Danzmayr  Tung-Chieh Chuang | not awarded |
| 2016 |  Kah Chung Wong |  Sergey Neller | Valentin Uryupin |
2010
The 3rd competition took place in Bamberg, Germany, from February 26 to March 7, 2010.
Jury
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Marina Fistoulari-Mahler (honorary juror) - Jonathan Nott (president)
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Herbert Blomstedt - John Carewe
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Wolfgang Fink -
Jonathan Mills - Jan Nast
- Matthias Pintscher
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A member of the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra
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Competitors
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Elizabeth Askren - Cornelius Heine
- Seokwon Hong
- Yordan Kamdzhalov
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Francesco Lanzillotta - Alexander Prior
- Ainars Rubikis
- Scott Seaton
- Aziz Shokakimov
- Lam Tran
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Kosuke Tsunoda - Xenia Zharko
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Repertoire
- Joseph Haydn - Symphony No. 104
- Gustav Mahler - Symphony No. 4
- Gustav Mahler - A selection from his lieder cycles
- Matthias Pintscher - Towards Osiris
- Anton Webern - Five pieces for orchestra, op.10
- Jörg Widmann - Con brio
References
- ↑ "Gustav Mahler Conducting Competition". Archived from the original on March 27, 2009. Retrieved 21 July 2009.
- ↑ "Bamberger symphoniker:International Gustav Mahler Conducting Prize Competition". Retrieved 21 July 2009.
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